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(More customer reviews)I recently discovered Icebreaker when I decided to try some 100% Merino Wool clothing/layers.
I bought this layer with the zip top, but it's essentially the same shirt (same material/weight/etc).
It breathes very well, but still provides warmth. It is really good, during all year, as a mid-layer; it is great as a sole layer while being active/exercising primarily in fall/spring.
It has a tailored/athletic fit and is meant to hug the body. It is too tight to be worn as a standalone shirt as casual wear, in my opinion/physique, but looks normal for exercise wear. I would prefer if it were a little looser around the bottom, but it does have some stretch. I am 5'10 and about 165/170 lbs. and wear a medium. (I wear a medium in polos by ralph or vvines (~38-40 chest) and 33/34 waist) I like how it is not overly long; some other merino brands I have tried are too long.
***Overall***: Great usability, good style, good fit, great material/hemming. Excellent all around: "A-"
(I have tried many other brands of merino, and still trying more, but thus far- Icebreaker is the very best)
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*If you are interested in more info on wool / contemplating trying it for the firs time - here is more information on my personal experience thus far:
I have used synthetic undershirts and clothing for years (such as capilene by patagonia, underarmour, etc.). I was shopping for new layers to keep me cool, insulated, wicked of sweat, and odor control. I found I could choose between the new 'Coco-whatever' 'charcoal-something' most recently released synthetic or 100% merino wool. I'm glad I chose wool. Although more pricey, I think it's worth the extra for quality of experience while wearing.
The differences I notice between wearing wool versus synthetic are:
1) Wool reduces odor extremely well when you perspire. I sweat more than others, and synthetics of all types used to leave me smelling poorly after a workout or even midway through a hot day. I can sweat profusely in wool and when it is dry: almost no odor whatsoever. Even when drenched with sweat, damp clothing, the odor is masked and faint. Really have to try it to understand. (Although, if you get soaked 100%, by standing in rain for an hour, you will have a bit of a unique hair smell until you become drier)
2) Wool wicks so much better than synthetics. I used to drench in my coolmax, capilene, underarmour, poly-synethetics, etc. Synthetics do seem to dry a lot quicker than cotton if it's your only layer, but underneath other shirts or jackets- I found it almost useless. I would wear under a cotton polo on a hot day and back would be soaking wet, and stay that way. Wearing wool light layer underneath same shirt: significantly less moisture/wetness on back of outer shirt. It's impressive how it pulls the sweat from the skin, keeping me dry, while it adsorbs it away from the outer layer. Hard to explain, but I know I'm sweating as much- yet there is less 'soak thru'; When sweating moderately- I can feel the dampness directly on the back of the merino, but I stay dry next to my skin, and the outer shirt doesn't get soaked. And I tend to be totally dry much faster once I can cool down for a moment.
3) Insulation is far superior. These merino wool layers almost are perfect at temperature regulation: they provide great warmth and increase in warmness when you are active and sweating. Yet, they also tend to be breathable so they won't overheat you. They just seem comfortable pretty much regardless.
In closing, and with full disclosure, I would like to say that I do not work/own stock/have any affiliation at this time with any wool manufacturer/clothing company/or any individual sheep. These are my personal views on the clothing thus far and may change my mind later, but I highly doubt it.
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The warm and breathable Icebreaker Men's Bodyfit260 Mid-weight Long Sleeve Crew Top is an ideal base layer for frigid temperatures. Composed of 100 percent New Zealand merino wool, the Icebreaker Bodyfit260 line takes high-tech, high-performance sport clothing back to nature with its natural fiber construction. A base layer in cold conditions, and a standalone during high aerobic activities and in warmer temperatures, the Bodyfit 260 Mid-weight Long Sleeve Crew Top is highly breathable, will not hold odors, and offers maximum warmth with great temperature regulation for high-performance comfort.
Icebreaker uses the best superfine merino in the world, from the mountains of New Zealand. In contrast to synthetics, the Icebreaker merino fabric is finer, softer, more insulating, and more breathable than alternative fabric types. The lightweight, odor-resistant, and soft-against-the-skin fabric breathes better than other garments because each individual merino fiber breathes as well as the fabric allowing your body to release moisture vapor so that you never feel clammy.
The Bodyfit260 Long Sleeve Crew Top has a low-bulk crew neck making it an easy layer. A slim fit offers a form-flattering look with contrasting sleeve and body color. The all-natural merino fabric features a circular knit that offers a natural stretch that will maintain its shape over years of use. Pushed forward side seams offer zero-abrasion comfort on this classic base layer shirt. Easy to care for, the Long Sleeve Crew Top is machine washable and fast drying. Additionally, the Bodyfit260 fabric will not absorb odors as synthetic fabrics do.
Specifications:
Base layer
100 percent New Zealand merino wool
260g/m2 Cold
Circular knit with natural stretch
Raglan long sleeves
Crew neck
Pushed forward side seams
Breathable
Odor free
Size Specifications:
Small: Chest 38 inches; height 67.5 inches
Medium: Chest 40 inches; height 69 inches
Large: Chest 42 inches; height 70.5 inches
X-Large: Chest 44 inches; height 72 inches
XX-Large: Chest 46 inches; height 74 inches
Care Specifications: Icebreaker garments almost look after themselves because they don't hold moisture or odor. In fact, the known record for wearing an Icebreaker non-stop is 196 days in extreme conditions. Here are a few tips to get the best out of your Icebreaker.
Use warm or cool machine-wash on normal cycle
Wash separately first (after 2 to 3 days use) to remove any loose fibers
Wash with like colors
Wash on a normal cycle with other hard fabrics to remove fluffing
Never use a fabric softener
Do not use detergents with bleach
Do not tumble dry--dry flat in the shade or on the clothesline
About Icebreaker Merino Wool Icebreaker uses the best superfine merino in the world, from the mountains of New Zealand in all of its garments. Icebreaker's merino fiber was created by nature to protect animals in the harsh environment of New Zealand's Southern Alps. If the fiber didn't work, the animals wouldn't survive. Recognizing that it couldn't design a better fiber, Icebreaker turned nature's merino wool into a clothing system for humans. In contrast to synthetics, Icebreaker merino is 100 percent natural. The fabric created is finer, softer, more insulating, and more breathable than alternative fabric types.
Icebreaker merino forms a buffer zone around your body, keeping you at an ideal temperature in all climates and conditions. It's also lightweight, odor-resistant and soft against the skin--all qualities that will help you to perform at your peak. Because Icebreaker merino fibers are so fine, they are naturally more breathable, so you stay cool in the hottest conditions. It feels very different than synthetics, where breathability is limited.
Icebreaker garments breath better than other garments because each individual merino fiber breathes as well as the fabric allowing your body to release moisture vapor so that you never feel clammy. In a warm, high aerobic environment, sweat is pulled from the body into the fabric, and dispersed and metabolized as moisture vapor through the outside of the garment, cooling the body through evaporation. In cold temperatures, when moisture is absorbed from the cold air, Icebreaker merino fibers liberate heat through a molecular process call "heat of sorption" to keep you warm.
Manufacturer Warranty 1-year warranty
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